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Lei Zhao1, Xiaoji Cong2, Linhui Zhai3

  • 1Laboratory of Biosystems and Microanalysis, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China.

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Choosing the right mass spectrometry data processing method is crucial for accurate proteome quantification. Proteome Discoverer (PD) excels in quantifying low-abundance proteins, while MaxQuant (MaxLFQ mode) offers superior accuracy and precision for overall proteome analysis.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Proteomics
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • Label-free quantification (LFQ) is vital for proteome analysis.
  • Method selection significantly impacts LFQ accuracy and precision.
  • Evaluating different LFQ methods is essential for reliable results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively evaluate seven common LFQ methods.
  • To assess methods based on missing values, precision, accuracy, selectivity, and reproducibility.
  • To compare performance in low abundance protein quantification using single-shot and fractionation data.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of seven LFQ methods: MaxQuant (Spectrum count, iBAQ, LFQ, LFAQ), Proteome Discoverer (PD), MetaMorpheus, and TPP-StPeter.
  • Assessment of performance metrics including missing values, precision, accuracy, selectivity, and reproducibility.
  • Application of PD and MaxLFQ strategies to a blood proteomic dataset.

Main Results:

  • MaxQuant (MaxLFQ mode) demonstrated superior accuracy and precision for whole and low-abundance proteome quantification.
  • Proteome Discoverer (PD) with SEQUEST search engine showed better coverage for quantifiable low-abundance proteins.
  • PD strategy successfully identified and quantified FDA-approved tumor prognostic biomarkers in a blood proteomic dataset.

Conclusions:

  • MaxQuant (MaxLFQ) and Proteome Discoverer (PD) offer distinct advantages in LFQ.
  • PD shows potential for identifying low-abundance biomarkers, crucial for clinical applications.
  • This study provides valuable guidance for selecting appropriate LFQ methods in mass spectrometry-based proteomics.